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Simeone Publicly Apologizes to Perez and Vinicius After Super Cup Incident

Published January 12, 2026, 15:27

Diego Simeone, coach of Atletico Madrid, publicly apologized to Florentino Perez, president of Real Madrid, and Vinicius Junior for his behavior during the Spanish Super Cup semi-final. Simeone had criticized Vinicius for his actions on the field, implying that Perez would remove him from the team. In his statements, Simeone acknowledged that his behavior was inappropriate and that he should not have been involved in such a confrontation. He expressed his respect for Real Madrid and Vinicius, emphasizing that the team that wins is the one that deserves it. Vinicius responded to Simeone's apology via social media, commenting that Atletico Madrid had lost again in a knockout game. Simeone's move to publicly apologize is considered unusual for the Argentinian coach, who is known for his strong character.